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Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

V642 JAWMOT history

V642 JAW is a red diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 116,387 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

V642 JAW red Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,387 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V642 JAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V642 JAW was last recorded at 116,387 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jul 2019: 115,716 miles, lower than 166,297 miles on 2 Feb 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
116,148 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
239 miles
Average per year
1,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,387 miles
  • 2025 – 116,148 miles
  • 2024 – 116,101 miles
  • 2022 – 116,025 miles
  • 2021 – 115,907 miles
  • 2020 – 115,841 miles
  • 2019 – 115,716 miles
  • 2018 – 166,297 miles
  • 2016 – 114,985 miles
  • 2015 – 114,830 miles
  • 2014 – 114,647 miles
  • 2013 – 114,545 miles
  • 2012 – 113,912 miles
  • 2011 – 110,032 miles
  • 2009 – 102,138 miles
  • 2008 – 95,165 miles
  • 2007 – 94,128 miles
  • 2006 – 92,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,387 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,387 miles (+239)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,387 miles
    Test number
    693396765662
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass116,148 miles (+47)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,148 miles
    Test number
    810590059627
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small hole in rear pipe. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass116,101 miles (+76)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    116,101 miles
    Test number
    791840422717
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Hub seal leaking.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

  4. Pass116,025 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    192646960658
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail116,025 miles (+118)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,025 miles
    Test number
    855534241733
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,907 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    115,907 miles
    Test number
    432411939174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper joint slight play

  7. Fail115,907 miles (+66)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,907 miles
    Test number
    297418852761
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt slightly damaged both (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper joint slight play

  8. Pass115,841 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    742506689045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seatbelts marked
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper joint slight wear

  9. Fail115,841 miles (+125)3 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,841 miles
    Test number
    636876318572
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp not working front and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth seatbelts marked
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper joint slight wear

  10. Pass115,716 miles (-50,581)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,716 miles
    Test number
    333094085353
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle upper joint slight wear

  11. Pass166,297 miles (+51,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    166,297 miles
    Test number
    420107317113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail115,148 miles (+163)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,148 miles
    Test number
    979756804528
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass114,985 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    445653022159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail114,985 miles (+155)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,985 miles
    Test number
    591646397387
    • FailureBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.6.C.3)
    • FailureDrag link end ball joint has excessive play steering box (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail114,830 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    488486195133
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteIndicator switch operation
    • NoteWiper condition

  16. Pass114,830 miles (+183)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    646776895185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteIndicator switch operation
    • NoteWiper condition

  17. Pass114,647 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    114,647 miles
    Test number
    388282904482
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteIndicator switch operation

  18. Fail114,647 miles (+102)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,647 miles
    Test number
    408922004263
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteIndicator switch operation

  19. Fail114,545 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    235792393434
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteIndicator switch operation
    • NoteWipers condition

  20. Pass114,545 miles (+633)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    114,545 miles
    Test number
    319602893155
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
    • NoteIndicator switch operation
    • NoteWipers condition

  21. Pass113,912 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    628617142041
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  22. Fail113,912 miles (+3,880)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,912 miles
    Test number
    169337442090
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)
    • NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn

  23. Pass110,032 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,032 miles
    Test number
    365253131045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Fail110,027 miles (+7,889)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,027 miles
    Test number
    146662631096
    • FailureFront Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  25. Pass102,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    102,138 miles
    Test number
    983251759362
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Fail102,138 miles (+6,973)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,138 miles
    Test number
    324451059384
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  27. Pass95,165 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    95,165 miles
    Test number
    904594958342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail95,163 miles (+1,035)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    390783258331
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureService brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  29. Pass94,128 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    464482717359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail94,127 miles (+1,940)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,127 miles
    Test number
    843875007385
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

  31. Pass92,187 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    92,187 miles
    Test number
    852570826269
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes corroded where they join flexys on the inner wing

Questions about V642 JAW

Does V642 JAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V642 JAW is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V642 JAW?
The MOT on V642 JAW is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V642 JAW done?
V642 JAW was recorded at 116,387 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 1,232 miles a year.
Has V642 JAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V642 JAW has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on V642 JAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V642 JAW find?
V642 JAW passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central front prop shaft bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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